Town Hall
One South Sewall’s Point Rd
Sewall’s Point, FL 34996
(772) 287-2455

Town Seal

The Commission – Manager Form of Government

The Town of Sewall’s Point has been governed by the Commission – Manager form of government since the passing of a Charter Amendment in November of 2006. The amendment created the Commission – Manager system of local government, which combines the strong leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience of an appointed municipal manager. The Mayor and Commission members are elected to represent the citizens of the Community and to develop policy that is responsive to the community’s needs and wants.

The Mayor

The Mayor is the presiding officer during meetings of the Town Commission. The Mayor is elected annually at the yearly organizational meeting from the five Commission members. The Vice-Mayor serves in the absence of the Mayor.

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Responsibilities of the Commission

The Commission is composed of five members and are elected to four year terms.

Legislative authority and all matters of policy of the town are vested in the commission. The Commission has the power to develop long term goals and policies which are designed for the betterment of the Town and its residents. It is also the commissions’ responsibility to give clear direction to the staff.

The Commission is composed of five members elected at large. The term of each Commissioner is four years. The Commission annually elects one of its members to the office of mayor, and vice-mayor. The Commission meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in a formal meeting where voting takes place. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend all meetings.

The Commission approves the budget, determines the tax rate and approves local ordinances. The Commission develops the town’s goals and objectives, focusing on issues such as growth, land use and capital improvements. The Commission appoints a professional manager to serve as the Town’s chief administrative officer.

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Boards

The Commission appoints members to two volunteer Boards:

• Board of Zoning Adjustment – Called upon if a zoning issue arises
• Code Enforcement Board – Called upon if a code violation problem arises

These boards are called upon only when necessary. No member of the commission may sit on these boards due do a conflict of interest if a hearing on zoning or code enforcement is brought before the commission. Because the town is over ninety percent “built out,” the town commission designated itself as the town’s Local Planning Agency in the early 2000’s. Therefore, the commission is charged with accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development within the town and to promote its health safety and welfare.”